Chief Engineer - Seats (Chandler, AZ)

ArmorWorks Enterprises, Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

ArmorWorks Enterprises, Inc. (Lotus HQ) in Chandler, AZ seeks a Chief Engineer to lead design of armor, blast attenuating seats, and related technologies for ground vehicles, aircraft, and security needs.

The role oversees prototype build, testing, and transition to production, with emphasis on DoD programs, design reviews, and technical document preparation. Strong leadership and autonomous work style required.

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher
• Over 10 years of experience in product development and 5+ years with Ravelin Defense products
• Strong work ethic and detail orientation
• Proficient with SolidWorks and project management
• Experience with DoD product development for ground, marine, and aircraft platforms
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• 3+ years with composite systems, electronics integration, signature management, and seating systems

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new technologies and products using SolidWorks (30%).
• Draft and review technical documents (design reviews, trade studies, test plans/reports) (30%).
• Oversee maintenance of legacy production products and SOPs (20%).
• Assist with bid and proposal efforts (20%).

Skills

SolidWorks

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME Y14.100

ASME Y14.5 drawing standards

Job description

Chief Engineer - Seats

Lotus HQ - Chandler, AZ 85226

Overview

Salary: $123,200.00 - $143,200.00

Position Type: F/T Regular

Job Shift: Day

Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading and creating product designs for internally or externally funded research and development programs, to include the development of armor, blast attenuating seats, and other technologies for ground vehicles, aircrafts, and a wide variety of infrastructure security needs. Additionally, the Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring new products meet specified requirements, as well as overseeing prototype build, qualification testing, and successful transition of products to production. The Chief Engineer is responsible for developing and/or reviewing technical documents to support CDRLS/SDRLS, design reviews, testing, requirements tracking, trade studies, bids and proposals, etc. Furthermore, the Chief Engineer is responsible for developing key performance matrices for development projects, standard operating procedures, and support Ravelin Defense’s business development team. Lastly, the Chief Engineer shall be able to operate autonomously with little to no oversight and shall work to grow individuals within the department.

Assignment Of Functions Or Duties

• Managing and/or assisting with design and develop of new technologies and products using SolidWorks. (30%)
• Development/Review of technical documents (Design reviews, trade studies, test plans/reports, etc.). (30%)
• Oversee the maintenance of legacy production products and standard operating procedures/processes. (20%)
• Assist with bid and proposal efforts. (20%)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements of Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Required

• US Citizen
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or higher.
• Over 10 years of experience in product development & 5 or more year’s experience related to Ravelin Defense products.
• Strong work ethic, high attention to detail, excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Highly Proficient with SolidWorks and strong understanding of project management.
• Expert understanding of ASME Y14.100 and ASME-Y14.5 drawing & tolerance standards for design for manufacturability.
• Experience with DoD product development related to ground combat, marine, and aircraft platforms.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Over 3 years of experience with composite systems, electronics integration, signature management, & Seating systems.

Preferred

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or higher.